Stafford Hill Memorial

Stafford Hill Memorial is a commemorative park featuring a stone tower in Cheshire, Massachusetts. The structure rises approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) in both diameter and height, with eight arches at its base arranged in a mausoleum configuration.

The monument was constructed in 1927 to honor Joab Stafford, who arrived in the area in 1767. Stafford played a role in organizing local militia forces during the American Revolution, particularly at the Battle of Bennington.

The site commemorates Joab Stafford and the pioneers who established this settlement. Visitors can sense the connection to early American colonial life through the memorial's presence in the landscape.

The monument sits about 400 feet (120 meters) from Stafford Hill Road near the hilltop ridge. Original commemorative plaques have been relocated to Cheshire Town Hall, where visitors can view them for context about the site.

A marble plaque inscribed with the year 1777 references New Providence, the original name of the settlement. This inscription links the founding era directly to the monument's dedication nearly 150 years later.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.57444,-73.11639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40